Massachusetts § 48 - Use of untested weights or measures

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 48 — Use of untested weights or measures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 48. Use of untested weights or measures

Section 48. Whoever sells or dispenses drugs, medicines or merchandise requiring the use of apothecaries' weights or apothecaries' liquid measures or in the sale of which they are commonly used, and does not have such weights and measures tested under this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than five nor more than fifty dollars or shall be subject to a civil citation as provided in section 29A.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 48

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 48 cover?

Section 48 ("Use of untested weights or measures") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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